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91 Years old with 60 years of service Shelley Lipke Staff Writer It was a double celebration for HMCS Oriole last week, as she celebrated 91 years since sliding into the water for the first time, and 60 years serving Queen and country. Festivities unfolded at the Naden boatshed Aug. 28 with veterans, current serving members and past shipmates, friends of the navy and the media to hear stories and honour the 31-metre sailing ketch. “This is a joyous, historic and important occasion,” said the ship’s Captain, LCdr Jeff Kibble to the crowd. “Today we celebrate the many junior officers and sailors who developed as professionals starting their career in Oriole. We also celebrate the ship’s involvement with sail training, public relations, and the ship’s value to the navy as an international ambassador.” To honour 60 years service to the Queen, a Diamond Jubilee coin was specially crafted from the

brass of an old stern light and features the Oriole bird. The special Diamond Jubilee coin can be purchased for $25 through the ship’s canteen or shore office. In attendance were three great grandchildren of the ship’s original builder and owner George Horace Gooderham. “Our families are very proud that this wonderful sailing ship is healthy, busy and continues to serve with all her soul,” said great granddaughter Tawny Maclachlan Capon, who travelled from Gabriola Island. “I remember my grandmother telling me they used to swim and fish off the deck in Lake Ontario, but if there was anything official like a sail past, all the women would have to go below. She would be happy to see the men and women of the Canadian Forces all stand together on deck today.” Modern day stories also surfaced like the ship’s cook throwing up warm potatoes elled from Richmond to attend the to the sailors on deck so celebration, stood up during the certhey could warm their chilly emony and presented a painting of hands while sailing off Port HMCS Oriole to the ship’s crew. Townsend. When the land event was over, speIn an unexpected twist, cial guests were invited on a threemarine artist and naval histo- hour sail in Oriole in which a stiff rian John Horton, who trav- breeze allowed the tall ship to sail at 12 knots while crew hoisted the ship’s red, white and blue 6,400 square foot gennaker. “We stormed across the Victoria waterfront and we had Tawny steering the ship her great grandfather made,” said LCdr Kibble. “It was a memorable

John Horton, an artist well known for his paintings of Royal Canadian Navy ships, takes the helm of HMCS Oriole alongside the ship’s Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Jeff Kibble, during a day sail celebrating the ships’s Diamond Jubilee.

LCdr Kibble and Tawny MacLachlan Capon, the grandaughter of Oriole’s original owner George Horace Gooderman, unveil the limited edition coin that was cast with the ship’s original brass during Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

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moment for me to see her at the helm. I am also very honoured by John Horton’s painting of Oriole,” he said. The ship was first launched in June 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts, and to this day has proven to be a powerful and fast racing yacht, currently holding the title for the Victoria to Maui race in 2000. The oldest commissioned vessel in the Canadian Navy, HMCS Oriole is used primarily for sail training of junior officers and sailors, community outreach and public relations. In May the ship completed a refit at Point Hope Shipyard in which the

lower eight feet of the ship was cut off and rebuilt. “This work straightened her keel; she is faster, points higher in to the wind and has never been in better shape,” said LCdr Kibble. “She is set for the next 91 years of service in the Royal Canadian Navy and definitely ready for the next Vic-Maui in 2014,” he said. Each year Oriole sails about 140 days in festivals, races, and charity day sails. Last year the ship hosted more than 20 Admirals and Generals and participated in the Portland Rose Festival, the Swiftsure Yacht Race, and the Seattle Sea Fair.

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MOVIE Review Lawless, unbelievable true story Jennifer Fielding Contributor

Lawless is based on the novel The Wettest County in the World, a true story set in Franklin County, Virginia, which was written by a descendant of the characters portrayed in the film. As the title implies, although it is the age of Prohibition, everyone imbibes freely thanks to the Bondurant brothers who brew and sell their own moonshine. Local law enforcement happily turn a blind eye because they are customers themselves. Then one day, Special Deputy Charley Rakes (Guy Pearce) comes to town and wants a piece of the action, but the Bondurants like things as they are and refuse to do business with Rakes.

The tagline for this film is, “When the law became corrupt, outlaws became heroes.” Does all this sound like it would make a good story? You bet. Unfortunately, that’s not what’s in the film. Instead, three brothers and their assorted friends in the bootlegging business run afoul of the new deputy in town, who along with his men wages a campaign of brutal violence against each member of the group, including the weaker men and a woman. This is captured in scenes that are so incredibly sickening and graphic in their violence that I couldn’t watch them. Rakes as played by Pearce is an utterly despicable and sociopathic character who is simply unbelievable in his inhuman-

ity. Then, there are more story threads crisscrossing back and forth to confuse the action. The secondary stories involving Jack, the youngest brother, (Shia LaBeouf), who has never taken the initiative for anything in his life, are completely ridiculous and unnecessary to the main plot. One involves an unauthentic love story with a devoutly religious girl and his own bungling foray into the smuggling game which almost gets him killed, but then inexplicably works out. I was not a fan of LaBeouf’s acting before this and his performance in this film superbly reinforced my impression. The only redeeming parts of this movie are Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain. Hardy turns in a fine understated performance as the outwardly

gruff, strong-and-silent type Forrest Bondurant, of whom it is said that he is indestructible and cannot die. References to this legend throughout the film were also good for some chuckles. He has excellent chemistry and a very credible love story with Chastain, also quietly expressive and convincing in her role as Maggie, a former dance hall girl from the big city seeking a calmer existence, who has thrown in her lot with the Bondurants. The film was nominated for a prize at Cannes, and I am at a loss to explain why, except to say that there are always people in the industry who seek to elevate grittiness and brutality, especially with historical overtones, to high art. Rating: 6/10

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Shelley Lipke Staff Writer Last week military spouse Crystal Maxwell stepped into her homemade Black Widow superhero costume and took the spotlight for a photo shoot with a towering building as backdrop – one that she will rappel down on Sept. 13. The scene on the corner of Douglas and View Streets garnered attention as she struck similar poses to that of Scarlett Johansson, The Black Widow superhero in Iron Man 2 and The Avengers. Maxwell’s incentive is to raise money for the Easter Seals Drop Zone, which sends more than 300 local children with disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan each summer. “I came across this and it sounded like a great idea,” said Maxwell. “How many times in your life do you get to dress up as a superhero and jump off a building? It seemed like a great way to supports B.C. kids,” she said. So far she has raised $300, but in order to rappel from the building and be the superhero she wants to be, she must fund raise $700 more. Although she’s not fond of heights, she says the kids matter most and she will face her fear as she scales down the 13-story CIBC building to a crowd of wellwishers and media. The Drop Zone is held in locations across Canada and this year will be the 7th annual Victoria Drop Zone. The charity destination, Camp Shawnigan, is unique from other summer camps. “They have special climbing walls and special equipment suited for children with disabilities that other camps do not have. This is something that makes a lot of difference for the kids who get to go. A lot of focus is put on facing their fears and overcoming barriers,” said Maxwell. “I have been facing a lot of fears and barriers since Devon [her husband deployed on HMCS Regina] left with

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Military spouse Crystal Maxwell is dressed as The Black Widow, as portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 2 and the Avengers. On Sept. 13 she will rappel off the CIBC tower to support children with disabilities who want to attend Easter Seal's Camp. Maxwell is looking for donations to help the kids. the ship,” she says. “He wanted me to do something nice for other people when he was deployed, and I thought this was a great thing to do.”

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The life of MWO Byrnell as told by his grandson MS Erik Lindholm, grandson HMCS Brandon Master Warrant Officer (ret’d) Wesley Edward Byrnell, MMM, CD It is with sadness that the Byrnell and Lindholm families announce the passing of MWO (ret’d) Wesley Edward Byrnell, MMM, CD to cancer at 12: 30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, in Victoria, BC. He was a day shy of his 87th birthday. Orphan, jockey, gang-member, boxer, drummer, athlete, sports therapist, sailor, airman, veteran, father, husband – these are just some labels that Wes held. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wes was orphaned at an early age. Growing up in hard-scrabble times in the “East End”, he made an early name for himself as a horse jockey at the age of 12. He later found camaraderie and safety as a teenager in the “Parker Street Gang”, and there he gained his aptitude for fighting. With some mentorship from a concerned (and impressed) officer of the Vancouver Police Department and a local gym, this skill evolved into a successful boxing career. His career started in earnest at 14, when he knocked out Vancouver’s Golden Gloves champion. His amateur record was undefeated; he had 136 wins and 110 KOs. He held civilian and military boxing titles too numerous to mention. Wes started his military career early in 1944 at the age of 17, joining the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) at Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Discovery as a Gunner’s Mate. After completing his initial training, he joined HMCS Sackville, where he sailed until “Victory in Europe” was declared. At this point, he volunteered for service with the United States Navy, and sailed for Guam to prepare for “Operation Downfall”, the planned land invasion of Japan. The bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima signalled the start of the atomic age, and the consequent surrender of the Imperial Japanese Forces shortly thereafter cancelled the operation. During this period in the Pacific, he caught malaria, which would affect him throughout his life. After the war, he abandoned his dream of being a pilot and left the service to pursue boxing professionally. He went on to fight in the United States eastern circuit as a light-welterweight, under a pseudonym. After many fighting suc-

cesses and much learning about the underworld of professional boxing, he returned to the Canadian Forces as a “Rec Spec”, which evolved into Physical Fitness and Recreation Instructor (PERI) occupation in 1952. He spent his time on bases throughout Canada providing sports instruction and therapy. His last posting with the CF started in 1974 at Royal Roads Military College, instructing staff and officer cadets in sports and providing athletic therapy. Wes was awarded the Member of Military Order of Merit in 1976. He retired from the CF in 1977, after 27 years service. He was the only enlisted member to ever take the salute of the graduating class at RRMC in his final year. He continued on as a civilian at RRMC until 1982. In his civilian sports therapy career, he worked with notable professional teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, 1976 Montreal Canadian Olympic Team (men’s soccer), 1980 World Cup, in addition to Victoria based hockey (Cougars, Salsa) and lacrosse teams (Shamrocks). Volunteering his time with high school basketball and soccer, and acting as a boxing referee, coach, and judge for local matches kept him involved in the community of young athletes. In 1979, Wes was part of the dedicated team of medical and physiotherapy professionals who founded the Hillside Sports Clinic, the first dedicated sports injury clinic in Greater Victoria. While working with the clinic and at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Wes developed “pool reconditioning” – the use of water as a low-impact resistance medium for injury recovery. He was awarded Greater Victoria Sportsman of the Year in 1981, and inducted into the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. As a long-time member of the Vancouver Navy Veterans band, his last big gig was playing in the Halifax parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of “Victory in Europe” in 2005. It was undoubtedly more peaceful than during the riots that occurred in 1945, the first

time he was there. Wes had the talent of derailing any family dinner or social occasion with his vast stockpile of daring stories. Some notable ones were punching out three Hell Angels’ who hassled his bandmates in a Montreal big-band gig, back-alley and casino fights in East Vancouver, gunnery experiences on HMCS Sackville, Wayne Gretzky and the rest of the LA Kings dropping by the house for injury advice and to get “taped up” before starting training camp in Victoria. Wes was an ardent supporter of the Naval Reserve and Canadian Forces, and always credited it with getting him off the streets, away from gangs, clothed, trained, paid up (to the tune of $1.30 a day in wartime) and seeing the world. He always enjoyed visiting social functions at HMCS Malahat and hearing about the “stone frigate” and the RCN’s new technologies, as well as the ones he was familiar with – the 40mm BOFORS gun and .50 calibre M2 machine guns. He loved sharing his stories, and was always impressed with the education and creativity of today’s Naval Reserve sailor. Wes is remembered as polite to a fault and a helpful man, providing medical advice on sports injuries to the very end. He was a fighter through and through. In keeping with Wes’ wishes, there will be no funeral or service. “...keep your guard up, get inside, and work the body…” – Wes on boxing.

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Scientists honoured for work in Afghanistan Shawn O’Hara Staff Writer Two scientists were honoured in a medal ceremony Aug. 23 at CFB Esquimalt. Dr. Elizabeth Speed and Heather Hrychuk were presented with bars by Commodore Scott Bishop, Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific. “It is an extraordinary adventure to serve in Afghanistan,” said Cmdre Bishop. “The work these two ladies have done on behalf of Canada and the Afghan people is nothing short of remarkable.” Hrychuk deployed to Kabul in 2011 to assess strategic partnering operations of Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (COMISAF) headquarters. Recommendations based on her research lead to significant changes in the way COMISAF operated. For her work she was awarded the General Service Medal, as well as a bar recognizing her year spent in Afghanistan. Hrychuk’s time there gave her a new perspective not just on herself, but on life. “Afghanistan is everything,” she says. “There are challenges that you don’t predict, but you overcome. I grew a lot.” As a civilian, Hrychuk is grateful for the recognition from the CF. “I think the CF honours civilians in a way that shows they appreciate what people like me have done,” she says. “We’re not in the military, so deploying is quite a bit different

for our families. My husband didn’t marry someone in the military. He married a civilian who decided she wanted to go to war.” Dr. Speed has spent two years in Afghanistan since 2005. From 2005 to 2006 she was the senior analyst for the Strategic Advisory Team (SAT) in Kabul during Operation Argus, for which she received the South-West Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with Afghanistan Bar. In August 2007 she returned to Afghanistan to work once more with the SAT, aiding various organizations in creating, streamlining, or modernizing programs and operations for the Afghan government. At the ceremony she was presented with three rotation bars to her SWASM, signifying her time spent in Afghanistan. During her deployment, she lived in Wazir Akbar Khan in the embassy district adjacent to what is known as the “green zone.” It was a separate compound best described as a “safe house.” There she developed a greater understanding for the culture, people and country of Afghanistan. “I love Kabul. It’s such an exciting place,” she says. “It’s four million people scrambling to make a living. It’s really humbling to live in a country that’s been through so much.” The work Dr. Speed and her team did helped the Afghan government develop their own plans and policies. “We were there just to help them where

Photo by Shawn O’Hara, Lookout

Dr. Elizabeth Speed and Heather Hrychuk were honoured in a medal ceremony Aug. 23 for their work as strategic analysts in Afghanistan. and how we could. I worked with a variety of organizations and individuals whilst in Afghanistan, but I essentially worked for the Afghan government - its ministries and central agencies,” she said.

“We’ll see if any of the work that we did takes. In a political climate like that you can never be sure, but I sincerely hope it does. Afghanistan deserves better. It deserves more.”

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A - Diver, OS Nathan Broda prepares for a dive while alongside in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

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F - Regina conducts a refuelling at sea (RAS) with U.S. naval ship Washington Chambers in the South China Sea.

G - Commander Jason Boyd, Commanding Officer of HMCS Regina, discusses commonalities in sea training practices with Commodore Kapil Mohan Dhir, Chief of Staff, Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), Indian Navy.

C - MS Pierre Lacombe (foreground) and LS Matthew Denis loading CHAFF Launchers.

H H - During a port visit to Singapore, Leading Seaman Jenigab Arte (foreground) and LS Rebecca Barnes from Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Regina provide a helping hand at the Jamiyah Children's Home.

I - Corporal Andrew Harton is hoisted from a CH-124 Sea King helicopter to the forecastle of HMCS Regina. Photos by Cpl Rick Ayer, MARPAC Imaging

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MP trades four wheels for two Shawn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara Staff Writer Military Police Officer Cpl Sheldon Crawford will remove his beret and strap on a bike helmet for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tour de Rock. Clipping into the pedals of a carbon fibre racing bike, the 25-year-old Central Saanich native will ride with a team of local police officers, media, and special guests on a 13-day, 927 kilometre bike ride down the length of Vancouver Island from Sept. 22 to Oct. 5. The ride is in the name of the Canadian Cancer Society and Camp Good Times, a special summer camp at Loon Lake in Maple Ridge for kids with cancer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for them to forget the illness and surgeries and just be kids,â&#x20AC;? says Cpl Crawford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These kids

are the real heroes. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re what this is all about.â&#x20AC;? For Cpl Crawford, the opportunity to take part in the Tour de Rock is a childhood dream come true. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year there would be mass head shavings and the team would ride by the school. It was such a big event,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really honoured to be able to finally take part.â&#x20AC;? In preparation for the rigours of the ride, the team undergoes a lengthy training process, working on distance, speed, and endurance. Much of the route is through hilly and mountainous terrain, so training can be pretty demanding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We rode up Mt. Washington, right from the lights on the highway, all the way to the top. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never done anything like that before,â&#x20AC;? says Cpl Crawford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I figure if I can do that, I

should be ready for anything.â&#x20AC;? Every rider in the Tour de Rock is partnered with a Junior Rider that they represent for the duration of the trip. Cpl Crawfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner is 14-yearold Matt Williams who is currently battling cancer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has to deal with some pretty heavy stuff, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a kid,â&#x20AC;? says Cpl Crawford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is really what the ride is about for me; helping out these kids.â&#x20AC;? With his fundraising efforts underway, Cpl Crawford is about half-way to his goal of $12,000. Fundraising events for the Tour de Rock take place all over the Island, with hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised for the Canadian Cancer Society and Camp Good Times each year. Donation can be made at any of these events, or on the Tour de Rock website, at www.tourderock.ca.

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Determining hardship and risk allow Margaret Campbell CEFCOM Headquarters Deploying on a combat or peace-support mission usually comes with a heightened level of risk and uncomfortable living conditions. The Hardship Allowance (HA) and Risk Allowance (RA) are two monthly sums paid to deployed CF members in recognition of the dangers and discomforts associated with a specific post. The amount paid is based on a rating assigned by the Departmental Hardship and Risk Committee (DHRC) and approved by the Commander of Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM). “The higher the numbers are, the more money,” says Major Kirk Millenor from CEFCOM J1. “It’s meant to compensate for the conditions in theatre.” The HA has six levels ranging from one to six. In missions rated Level 1 — mildly uncomfortable — to Level 6 — very austere — deployed CF members receive an

additional $170 to $1,017 per month (this amount is updated yearly on April 1). The RA has four levels ranging from one — no additional risk — to four — high and constant risk. At Level 4, a deployed member receives an extra $678 per month (this amount is updated yearly on April 1). Ratings are based on a range of factors. Factors considered in determining the level of hardship include whether personal protective equipment is required while on duty, and whether living quarters are heated, airconditioned and equipped with appropriate security systems. Risk factors include the presence and prevalence of mines and improvised explosive devices, and the likelihood of capture or detention. “We have a lot [of missions] that are a risk Level 3, and we don’t have many that are less than Level 3 for hardship,” says Maj Millenor. The CF’s largest current expeditionary operation, Operation Attention in Kabul,

is rated 4 for both hardship and risk. Operations with an HA at 3 and RA at 3 include Operation Sculpture in Freetown, Sierra Leone and Operation Gladius on the Golan Heights between Israel and Syria. Ship deployments have three sets of ratings: lower levels — typically 3 for hardship and 1 for risk — for periods when the ship is in transit to or from the area of operations, and higher levels based on the nature of the mission for periods when the ship is on station and conducting operations. The third set of ratings is for members of the ship’s crew — typically a team of about five personnel — who are deployed ashore at a forward logistics site. “[Hardship and risk levels are] governed by the DHRC and, currently, they meet twice a year,” says Maj Millenor. “The meeting is where we come to a decision on what [the level will be].” Chaired by the Chief of Staff at CEFCOM Headquarters, the DHRC includes representatives from Treasury Board and the Chief

of Military Personnel (CMP) as well as organizations that deploy expeditionary task forces — CEFCOM, Canadian Operational Support Command, and other government institutions such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The DHRC bases its decisions about hardship and risk on information from the theatre of operations, which is reported by the deployed task force. CEFCOM has recently created a guidance document for deployed task forces to ensure that deployed personnel focus on relevant criteria in their reports. Information from the theatre of operations is supported by analysis and advice from subject-matter experts on the staff of the headquarters mounting the operation, especially medical and intelligence advisors. “The input from the other departments is critical because it gives that well rounded approach,” says Maj Millenor. Before the DHRC meets to approve the HA and RA levels for operations, an assess-

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ment is done by a sub-committee chaired by the CEFCOM J1 and made up of representatives from deploying commands, supported by intelligence and medical advisors. “The sub-committee reviews and analyzes all available information about risks and living conditions by comparing each mission against all the others,” says Colonel Michael Rafter, the Assistant Chief of Staff for Support at CEFCOM. “A new scoring tool is being prepared for the DHRC to use with the guidance document that is already being provided to deployed task forces in preparation for the next DHRC meeting in September.” The analysis and comparison done by the sub-committee is summarized in recommendations that are then forwarded to the DHRC. The DHRC votes on the sub-committee’s recommendations, and the CEFCOM Chief of Staff presents the decision to the Commander CEFCOM for approval.

Once the Commander CEFCOM approves the findings of the DHRC, the minutes of the DHRC meeting that set out the new hardship and risk ratings are then forwarded to the Directorate of Compensation and Benefits Administration (DCBA), a CMP organization. DCBA publishes hardship and risk ratings by official message and in its section of the CMP website on the Defence Information Network. New hardship and risk ratings take effect on the first day of the month following publication of the DHRC minutes. Hardship and risk allowances are not the only benefits deployed CF members receive. The Operations Foreign Service Premium (OPS FSP) is paid in recognition of multiple deployments, and CF members deployed on operations with a risk rating at or above Level 2 may also be eligible for tax relief on their income

earned while deployed. Tax relief was initiated by the federal government to compensate CF members deployed on high-risk operations, and it applies only to income tax and not to Employment Insurance or Canada Pension Plan premiums. For example, if a CF member with an annual income of $60,000 is deployed for six months of a given year on Operation Attention in Kabul, with a RA at Level 4, he or she would pay income tax on only $30,000 — the income earned when not deployed. “Any mission that’s rated at a risk Level 3 automatically qualifies for tax relief,” says Col Rafter. “But consideration of the tax relief process is not a responsibility of the DHRC. The DHRC doesn’t determine tax relief — the DHRC determines Hardship and Risk Levels.” The DHRC has been mandated to develop a rigorous framework to identify Level 2 missions that warrant tax relief.

Members of HMCS Iroquois’ boarding party search a dhow for smuggled drugs and weapons. From May 29 to Sept. 26, 2008, the crew of HMCS Iroquois - then deployed on Operation Altair and patrolling the Arabian Sea with CTF-150 - received a Level 4 hardship allowance and a Level 3 risk allowance. Photo by MCpl Gaetan Racine

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Harper’s annual Arctic tour swung into Churchill Aug. 24 to participate in northern military exercises. Harper and Defence Minister Peter MacKay joined Operation Nanook 2012, the country’s annual northern sovereignty operation. Operation Nanook is in its sixth year but is in Churchill for the first time. The exercises include preparing for a vessel of interest approaching the Port of Churchill. Harper was the first sitting PM to visit Churchill and this visit marks his third trip to the Manitoba town since 2007. Russia Takes Part in AntiTerror Exercise Russia’s servicemen will join their U.S. and Canadian colleagues during the Vigilant Eagle 2012 military drills to repel a hypothetical terrorist attack on a passenger airliner. The drills will be held for the third time. They first were held in 2010. The exercises involve Russian, U.S. and Canadian armed forces units. Exercise headquarters are stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Anchorage, Alaska, as well as in the cities of Khabarovsk and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the Russian Far East.

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“This recognition is a step in the right direction to amplify that civilian and military are part of the same Defence Team,” says Lieutenant-Colonel Benoit Pelletier, who gained a unique understanding of the relationship between the CF and the Public Service as the former comptroller for ADM (HR-Civ). “This privilege goes a long way to facilitate the transition from a military to a civilian position by allowing those leave credits to be recognised and transferable, thus allowing a military member to accept a Public Service position knowing that he or she will be entitled to the same amount of leave credit,” he says. Diamond says that the “onus is on the former CF member to provide proof of relevant CF service to their respective compensation unit.” As well, he notes that this new provision applies to vacation credits only, not to pension entitlements or other benefits. “The majority of former CF members in the Public Service work for our department,” says Diamond. “So this amendment really will have a positive affect on our workforce.” For more information, as well as directions on how to apply for this new benefit, visit the Policy and Programs/Leave section at: ADM (HR-Civ) - Policies & Programs DLRPP. Please consult your Civilian Human Resources Service Centre if you have any questions.

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CFB Esquimalt he put in his application, completing an interview with the Base Personnel Selection Officer. He was then offered the chance to test for pilot. He travelled from Vancouver Island to CFB Trenton for simulator training, where he tested in the Canadian Automated Pilot Selection System (CAPSS) as part of the Air Crew Selection Course. Getting this far was a pleasant surprise for the 30-year-old, with each stage of the process making his goal more in reach. The CAPSS is an enclosed re-creation of a cockpit, complete with the tools found in fixed-wing aircraft. The simulator is on a mechanism that allows turns and pitches to simulate the movements of a real cockpit. There was only one difference, says OCdt Vandeputte. “You can’t see anything at all. It’s just the instruments and a basic map showing the course you’re supposed to be following. It was kind of weird, but it was almost like a video game.”

The simulator test lasted three days with flying a simple rectangular object and then taking off and landing it. On the last day there was a final exam. Once a candidate completes the tests, the results are reviewed by the system and the candidate is told if they passed or failed. “After all that, all the testing and simulators, the only feedback I got was a little slip of paper,” OCdt Vandeputte says. “It said: Standards met for Pilot. Yes.” Not everyone was so fortunate and their pick slip really did mean the end of the runway. “You spend three days with these people, and you get to know them. Then when the test is over you get a yes and they get a no. It can be hard.” Following a “yes”, he had a full medical to ensure his body can withstand the rigors of flying; several weeks later he received an offer to begin basic flight training. However, due to his former trade, OCdt Vandeputte has not yet

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SHARE YO U R RECREATIONAL INTERESTS this fall by supporting a person with a disability to become more active! By donating only 1-2 hrs a week you have the opportunity to change someone’s life while having a great time doing it. To get involved or for more info, please call Kim at 250477-6314 ext. 15 or email volunteers@rivonline.org or visit http://www.rivonline.org/Volunteering.htm Mil or Civ

CAREGIVING FOR SOMEONE with dementia? The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has support groups for caregivers. Contact the Alzheimer Resource Centre at 250-382-2052 for info and to register. 3005 11 Svc Bn ARMY CADETS has a great, fun, safe, purposeful program. There is no cost and youth M/F 12-18 years of age are eligible to join. Weekend and Summer Camps, Band, First Aid, and Marksmanship are all offered. Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 pm, 724 Vanalman Ave Victoria. Call 250-3633194 or email 3005army@ cadets.net. VIEW ROYAL READING CENTRE. Conveniently located at Admirals Walk Shopping Centre. We have books, audios, videos, & DVD’s for all ages. Internet is also available. For hours of operation and other information please call 250-479-2723. TREAT YOURSELF TO A VISIT FROM WELCOME WAGON! IT’S FREE. Community service whose aim is to bring you greetings, gifts, and information regarding the area you live in. Call Welcome Wagon 1-866-518-7287 and arrange a short visit. I look forward to bringing you my basket of goodies! C A L L I N G UNDEREMPLOYED WOMEN! Do you want to kick-start your career? Are you unsure of who you are and what you wan to do with your life? Our free career mentoring program will connect you with a supportive mentor to explore career & education options, develop life skills, and cultivate valuable relationships. Contact Bridges for Women 250-385-7410 or www.bridgesforwomen. ca

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WOMAN MENTORS WANTED! Are you a working woman in the community and would like to share your knowledge, skills, & experience with another woman. By being a career mentor you will support women in building self esteem and working towards achieving economic self sufficiency. Contact Bridges for Women 250-385-7410 or www.bridgesforwomen.ca

FOR SALE 2 TRAK T 1600 KAYAKS, 1 green,1 gold, Never been used,$2250.00 each 250.752.5261 bj-read@ telus.net LIKE NEW, Chariot Cougar Double Stroller with Jogging attachment. This stroller has been barely used, it is like new and in wonderful condition. Adjustable suspension, new inner tubes, easily converts for 5 different activities! Paid $798 new, asking only $500! 250580-3570

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DUPLEX, NEAR SAXE POINT. Walking distance to DND, 5 Bdrm/3 Bth one side, 2 Bdrm suite on other side. NS/NP. Lease. Ref req. Phone after 5pm. 250-5957077 2BR UPSTAIRS SUITE in Vintage home. 4blks from Naden. Furnished. Laundry + internet + cable. $1100/ mo. + elect. NS/NP. Quiet neighborhood. Avail Immed. 250-386-9282 Cell: 250-514-9787 AVOID THE COMMUTE WALK to Naden. NonSmoking house for rent. 4Bdrm, 2 up - 2 down, 1bth, F/S/W/D, oil heat & garden maintenance incl. pvt fenced backyard. $1650/mo. Avail Sept 1st. 250-386-9053 BRIGHT, QUIET, WARM one bedroom cottage backing onto Esquimalt’s Cairn Park. Close to bus routes and downtown. Utils., laundry, and garden, maintenance incl. Non smoking, Sm pet considered. Avail. Immed. $1200/mo. Call Stephanie 250-588-7255 ALL INCLUSIVE $1050 for a single OR $1150 for a couple 1br + Den area- Lower level of Family character home in Fernwood, Victoria BC. Available for Sept 1st or October 1st. Nice lg one bdrm with walk in closet + extra large bth with open space living room/kitchen. Bsmnt suite in family home. Separate entr and shared in-suite laundry. Located in Fernwood & Cook St. area close to downtown with easy access to the Base. Squash Club, Music stores, Coffee shops across the street. Please call Roger at 250-893-1806

AUTOMOTIVE

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an ICBC Glass Express Shop, located on Station Ave, Langford, BC

· We offer Free wiper blades & interior vacuum with a windshield replacement insurance claims · $25 summer rock chip repair special · Military pricing: ask about our discounts · Hydrophobic window treatments · UV protective & privacy tinting · Book your appt from our site: http://www.vanisleautoglass.com/appointment.html · or call:250-474-5551

COBBLE HILL – NEWLY PAINTED, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beautiful large recreation room with wood burning stove, on acreage. One year lease, $1,200, available Oct 1, 2012. Please call 250 516-4894. FAIRFIELD – RENOVATED ONE BDRM corner suite on third floor, quiet, clean well maintained building, heat, hot water and parking included, no smoking, no pets, available Oct 1, 2012, $900 Call 250 588 5457 LANGFORD – Quiet bachelor. W/D, 3pc bath, bus route. Most utilities incl. $600 – negotiable for right tenant. NS/NP Sept 15/Oct 1/15 250-884-8245

POSTED TO ESQUIMALT ON IR? Fully furnished executive-style 1 bdrm oceanfront suite, View Royal/Esquimalt Harbour: 6 min drive to Dockyard or paddle to work! All inclusive, (250) 889-6554 or snr@shaw.ca WATERS EDGE CONDO, View Royal, 1300 sq ft, 2 bdrms/bthrms/parking stalls. Ensuite laundry. Close to all ammenities. NS/NP. $1400 lease. Avail. Now. 250-882-1636

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It doesn't get better than Capreit Sentinel Apartments • 625 Constance Avenue, Esquimalt Well-maintained mid-rise building close to Base. Easy access to surrounding amenities and overlooks the Esquimalt harbour. Close to restaurants, shopping, schools and public transit. The four-storey building is also wheel-chair accessible.

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Extra spacious 1 & 2 bedroom!

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Craigflower: large 1-2 bdr, free ht/hw, storage Head: 1 bdr, free ht/hw, laundry Cov. Park., mtn views, xlrg balconies, walk dtwn, on bus routes.

Christie Point Apartments s 2 & 3 bedroom suites s 3 bedroom townhomes s Heat included s "EAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEWS s Close to CFB Esquimalt

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INTERVIEWS ARE TAKING PLACE now for Fall Piano Lessons. All Ages & Levels Welcome. 250-881-5549 on the web musiciswaycool.com RESUME’S & CAREER TRANSITION PREP/COACHING with a former SCAN Coord Judy Marston. 10% Military Discount, www.resumecoach.ca or 250-888-7733

St. John Ambulance

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Proudly serving the community for over 100 years!

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COMPUTERS

No Pets allowed in any building

Mobile Computer Tech 13 years of honest, reliable computer service in Victoria and surrounding areas. Business and personalized inhome services. If you need fast and efficient technical support, please call; Michael Daniels (Keystroke Computers) T: 250-881-5394 E: keystrokes@shaw.ca Y ITAR MIL UNT O DISC ERED OFF

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1180 Colville 2 BDRMS from $895 Avail NOW & Sept 1 250-360-1983

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&Real Estate RATES:

MILITARY and DND PERSONNEL: 25 words $7.84 • ALL OTHERS: 20 words $8.96 • Each additional word 17¢ • HST Included • DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED Advertising: Thursday at 11a.m.

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13 New Townhomes from $369,000 - $459,000 incl HST • 3Bdr/Garage

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Book your annual check up early! Dockyard members and HMC Ships call 363-2310 Personnel at Naden, Black Rock, Colwood, FDU and Work Point call 363-4149

Sell your home in the Lookout

Got a group? Get a free historical tour of Dockyard. Contact Base Public Affairs 363-7060

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need work, we’ll do the job the others won’t. Trash hauled from $5. Plus dump fee. No job too small. OAP rates • Any weather • Demolition

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Base Newspaper Advertising

Local or National Canadian Armed Forces Base Newspapers 16 Bases - One contact

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FULL SERVICE HAIR SALON & DAY SPA MED SPA FOCUSING ON: • LASER HAIR REMOVAL • NON-INVASIVE SKIN TREATMENTS

NOW OFFERING WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Phone: 250-383-5598 • 880B Esquimalt Rd (at Head Street)

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A FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR FACILITY

Winner of the “2010 BEST SERVICE AWARD” from Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce

Induction & Fuel Injection Service Out of Province Inspection Diesel Fuel Service Brake service

Oil service Electrical Exhaust Tires

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Base Taxi Service for Naden, Dockyard & Work Point Operates 7:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Try to use Base Rounders before calling the Base Taxi to reduce wait times.

Taxi Dispatch

363-2384

For military-related appointments/meetings on base.

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Chief PO1 Clifford W. Ronneseth receives his CDS’s certificate from Col Johnson at the Vernon Cadet Camp Aug. 25. He will be retiring from the service Sept. 5 after 41 years in the naval uniform. He enrolled into the RCN on Oct. 28, 1964, and served in HMC Ships Bonaventure, Margaree, Saskatchewan, Terra Nova and Mackenzie, and served at CFB Shearwater, CFB Esquimalt three times, CFS Bermuda, Baldy Hughes, and CFNA HQ Yellowknife. He retired from the Regular Force Nov. 5,1992, and rolled over to the Reserve Force to work at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Center April 1, 1999, as the CPO2 Reserve Storesman. This makes him the longest serving Naval Storesman (Supply Tech) in the Canadian Military; his first posting as a Storesman was on last aircraft carrier the Bonnie.

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DND photo contest Ryan Cane DPFSS Lieutenant-Colonel Geoff Carter is passionate about photography and sharing his work with others. The annual Department of National Defence Photography Contest provides him the perfect venue. “This is my opportunity to be creative. I control the location, time of day, composition and each picture floats or sinks on what I have done,” LCol Carter says. “It is a great feeling to have someone look at one of my creations and say ‘Wow’.” Since 1968, the DND Photography Contest has celebrated the many facets of military life through recognizing excellence in the art of photography. It honours both the novice and advanced photographers, who compete for top place finishes in nine categories, and distinguished titles such as Photographer of the Year. Photography contributes in a valuable way to the CF community, both in operations and overall morale and welfare. Approximately 250 CF imagery technicians are trained to provide imaging services in support of military operations, public affairs and engineering activities. They document the events in the life and times of the CF. As a hobby, photography is an important part of the CF recre-

ation program. The program is organized by CF Imagery Services and CF Personnel and Family Support Services and made possible through the sponsorship of BMO Bank of Montreal, the official partner of Canadian Defence Community Banking (CDCB), and the BMO Support our Troops MasterCard Program. “We at BMO are proud to support this initiative,” says Nick Mastromarco, BMO’s Director, Acquisition & New Business Development. “We’re always looking for opportunities through the CDCB Program to recognize and support our military community.” LCol Carter is grateful for the sponsors and the chance to participate. He encourages others to do the same. He says winning photos are a combination of planning and lots of luck. His best advice to capture a winning photo is to look for the dramatically different. “If a thousand monkeys with a thousand cameras could take this picture you just took then you need to try again.” And that 1,001 picture might be the one to walk away with a grand prize. All photographers who enter a submission to the DND photo contest will be entered to win a vacation package to Whistler, B.C. For information and how to enter, go to www.dndphotocontest.ca

LOST &

FOUND

The following items have been found on CFB Esquimalt property. If you believe that any of the listed items may belong to you, please contact the Lost and Found custodian at 3-5032 for identification (I.e. serial numbers, model numbers, or any other determining factor) prior to the item's release. Vacuum Upright - 1 Backpack North 49 - 1 Air Pistol - 1 Master Craft Bolt Cutters - 1 Computer Speaker (only 1ea) - 1 Cell phone BlackBerry Curve - 1 Motorcycle Helmet - 1 Umbrella - 1 Knife and Case - 1 Cell phone Apple - 1 Case Cell Phone - 1 Heart rate monitor - 1 Potential claimants can call (250) 363-5032 to submit description of item lost.

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• SHOP at the ReStore - New and gently used materials for a fraction of retail price oupon • DONATE home improvement, buildingg i k materials and appliances - Drop off or arrange ffor a ffree pickup • VOLUNTEER at the ReStore and the construction sites in our community - contact us for more details.

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CALLING ALL SEA TRAINERS 19th Annual Sea Training Dinner Friday, September 28, 2012 • 1800hrs CFB Esquimalt Wardroom 1586 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt All current and former Sea Trainers are invited to attend the 19th Annual Sea Training Mess Dinner taking place Friday Sept. 28 at the CFB Esquimalt Wardroom, located at 1586 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt B.C. V9A 7N2. This year’s event will kick off at 1800hrs with supper being served at 1845hrs. Dress for serving military members will be N2’s and for retired members a suit or sports coat and slacks. Cost is $35 and may be paid by cheque or cash to PO1 Corey Lange at Sea Training Paciﬁc, PO Box 17000 Station Forces, Victoria, B.C. V9A 7N2 until Sept. 14. For more information, please call PO1 Corey Lange at 250-363-1264 or via email at corey.lange@forces.gc.ca.

IN STOCK AND READY TO TEST DRIVE! – $5,000 Government Rebate

100% ELECTRIC

2012 MITSUBISHI i-MIEV $ Priced from

QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

29,698

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The latest additions to our pre-owned inventory - priced to move

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Only 54,799 km, power sunroof, fast key, remainder of 10-yr Factory Warranty, 7 passenger.

Only 30,100 km, 4 cyl, 4WD, fantastic condition, remainder of 10-yr Factory Warranty. Must be seen to compare.

Only 51,000 km, one owner, local vehicle, 4 new tires, remainder of 10-yr Factory Warranty. Must be seen to compare.

Only 26,200 km, 1RV8326A like new condition, Only 19,995 km, rare heated seats, fog light, alloy wheels & much more. bronze metallic, 4 cyl, save thousands from new, Remainder of 10-yr Factory Warranty. remainder of Mitsubishi 10-yr warranty. A must see.

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT-P

Working hard for working families

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander LS 4WD

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4WD

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24 988 SOLD 2008 Lancer Evolution MR

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2010 Dodge Challenger SXT

2005 Nissan XTrail 4x4 XE

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2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport ?????.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS #BMi5334

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2009 Lancer GTS

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2011 Lancer SE 1LA0933.

PMI8422 Only 21,500 km, loaded, leather, power sunroof

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2011 Mitsubishi RVR SE 4WD

Only Wheel Drive, SE 2011 MitsubishiAll Lancer 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT-P 26,028 km, HID lights, Recaro Sports seats,18” alloy wheels,

BMI3455 Only 33,000 km, power sunroof, alloy wheels, A/C, power group.

1RV8326A great condition, Paddle Shift transmission,237 HP-255 Ft-LBSremainder of 10-year warranty, Torque. Remainder of factory warranty and much 4WD. A must see. more.

2006 Kia Spectra 5

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart AWC

2011 Mitsubishi RVR SE 4WD

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Low km, automatic, rear spoiler, privacy glass, remainder of 10-year warranty.

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2010 Toyota Matrix

1RV7740A. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

BTO5982. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer SE

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